In the event of a transfer of a Canine Dimensions franchise, what training requirements must the transferee complete?
Canine_Dimensions Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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| Provision | Section in Franchise Agreement | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| (g) Prior to the date of transfer, your transferee must complete our training program to our satisfaction. | ||
| n. Franchisor's right of first refusal to acquire franchisee's business | Section 13.5 | We can match any bona fide written offer for your Franchised Business. |
| o. Franchisor's option to | Section 15.4 | Upon expiration or termination, we can buy your personal property, |
| purchase franchisee's | fixtures, equipment, and inventory related to your Franchised | |
| business | Business. | |
| p. Death or disability of franchisee | Section 13.6 | Within thirty (30) days of death or disability, the Franchise must be operated by a person who has been approved by us and passed our Initial Training Program. The Franchise must be transferred to an approved individual or entity within 6 months of death or incapacity. We must approve all transfers. |
| q. Non-competition | Article 16 | You must not be in a competing business anywhere and must not |
| covenants during the term of | attempt to divert customers of your Franchised Business to any | |
| the franchise | competitive business. | |
| r. Non-competition covenants after the franchise is terminated or expires | Article 16 | You may not divert business to any competitor or employ or contract with any of our or another franchisee's personnel. In addition, for two years after termination or expiration, you may not have any involvement in a competing business within: (a) 30 miles of your Protected Territory; or (b) 50 miles of any Canine Dimensions Business. |
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Source: Item 17 — RENEWAL, TERMINATION, TRANSFER AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION (FDD pages 28–30)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Canine Dimensions's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a transferee must complete the initial training program to the franchisor's satisfaction. Specifically, the franchisor must approve the transferee as a franchisee, and the transferee must successfully complete the Initial Training Program. This requirement ensures that the new franchisee is adequately prepared to operate the Canine Dimensions business according to the franchisor's standards.
In addition to completing the training program, the transferee must also meet other conditions for approval. These include the franchisee being in full compliance with the Franchise Agreement and paying all outstanding fees, the franchisor declining their right of first refusal, and the transferee executing the then-current form of franchise agreement. The franchisee must also pay a transfer fee of $10,000 for each Protected Territory being transferred, and if the transferee requires training, an additional $12,500 (plus $6,500 for each additional trainee) along with the franchisor's attorney's fees related to the transfer. Both the franchisee and their owners must also execute a general release of claims.
Furthermore, in the event of death or disability of the franchisee, the franchise must be operated by a person who has been approved by Canine Dimensions and has passed their Initial Training Program within thirty days. The franchise must then be transferred to an approved individual or entity within six months of the death or incapacity, with all transfers subject to the franchisor's approval. These stipulations ensure that the Canine Dimensions franchise maintains consistent operational standards and brand integrity even during ownership transitions.